One concern, Scott, that people have about these cameras is that…with the smaller sensor size there's, going to be a lot of noise.…Now, you've done a lot of testing on this, what do you think?…>> Well, physics are physics, and the smaller the sensor size…and the smaller the sensor sites on the sensor, the more noise.…This is something that's just fact.…However, what I found is that when you use…Micro four thirds cameras and you provide plenty of light,…they perform just as well as larger sensor cameras.…Now, there are a lot of you that are a part of the religion of low light.…

You want to shoot at F one.…>> Mm-hm.…>> In a dark room, when you're photographing a black cat, at night.…And, no these won't work.…>> Yes. With, with a, with an ND filter.…>> With an NV filter, yeah.…Photography, if you look it up, the latin origin is the word 'light'.…And so I bring light, I carry light everywhere…I go, there's light available to you all over the place, you know.…Everyone says I want to shoot with available light, my case…

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Updated

1/27/2015

Released

8/20/2013

The micro four-thirds sensor format is enabling a new generation of cameras that combine compact size with DSLR-like features, such as interchangeable lenses. In this course, Rich Harrington and Scott Bourne introduce the micro four-thirds format, detailing its strengths and weaknesses for both photography and video, offering buying advice, and sharing tips for getting the best results when shooting with a micro four-thirds camera.

This course was created and produced by Rich Harrington. We are honored to host this content in our library.

Topics include:

What is the micro four-thirds format?

Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of micro four-thirds

Choosing a micro four-thirds body

Choosing the best lens

Using image stabilization

Improving your audio

Shooting video with a micro four-thirds

Skill Level Beginner

3h 37m

Duration

231,228

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Q: This course was updated on 1/27/2015. What changed?

A: We added movies on a new crop of micro four-thirds cameras, including the Panasonic Lumix GH4 and Olympus OM-D E-M1.